Court will decide if PAC acted unlawfully in its treatment of former Rehab CEO

Kerins case raises fundamental questions as to the extent of the powers of Oireachtas committees

Court rules public accounts committee acted outside remit when questioning ex-Rehab chief

The Public Accounts Committee is a vital body, but in recent years it has become a contrived, hostile – and, crucially, less effective – place

Politicians have reacted angrily to O’Brien’s depiction of the PAC but should consider their own behaviour

Appeals centre on constitutional separation of powers

Appeals by Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins also likely to loom large in next law term

O’Brien appealing dismissal of action over TD’s comments on bank affairs

Attorney General described legislation championed by Shane Ross as dog’s dinner

Supreme Court finishes hearing appeal by ex-Rehab boss for damages over PAC hearings

Former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins appealing rejection of her claim for damages

Courts are not entitled to vet what is said in Dáil or its committees, Supreme Court told

David Drumm and Michael Lowry are expected to be tried in the coming year

Catherine Nevin, Michael Lowry, Ian Bailey and the ‘unborn’ all face upcoming hearings

New Dáil forum should look into code of behaviour for committees as part of remit

The founder of Dean Waste makes biggest settlement on latest list

High Court said what businessman wanted would have ‘chilling effect’ on parliamentary speech

State likely to appeal costs decision in case of ex-Rehab boss which are estimated at over €700,000

Witnesses may not be willing to appear at future Public Accounts Committee hearings

Who had a good or bad week? What were the big stories? Who said what?

High Court ruled for Angela Kerins as Public Accounts Committee legal action ‘raised issues of public importance’

Ex-Rehab boss had taken action against Dáil committee

What O’Brien sought would have a ‘chilling effect’ on parliamentary speech, said judge

FG TD asked Dessie Ellis and Martin Ferris for statements about killing of Brian Stack

Kerins case judgment means committees are free under privilege to abuse citizens

The right not to be defamed cannot trump the value of open parliamentary debate

Decision protects democracy with a clear dividing line between the powers of the Oireachtas and the courts

Despite court ruling, some officials abhor how Angela Kerins was treated by committee

Full costs may not be imposed on former Rehab boss because of gravity of issues raised

Decision in Rehab case has significant implications for all Oireachtas Committees

Businessman claims Oireachtas strayed into arena of administration of justice

Request by Association of Judges in Ireland follows TD’s use of Dáil privilege

TD’s article appeared after ex-Rehab chief and other officials of charity appeared at PAC

PAC argues it had jurisdiction to conduct hearings concerning public payments to Rehab

Businessman seeks a three-judge court to decide his case on Dáil speech immunity

Former Rehab chief executive takes case over treatment by Public Accounts Committee

Former Rehab CEO says committee acted outside its powers during hearing

Angela Kerins claims conduct of Oireachtas hearings was unlawful

Ex-Rehab CEO seeking to alter separation of powers between courts and legislature, court told

Committee made statements and comments derogatory of ex-Rehab boss, counsel says